edquota

edquota is a command line tool used in Unix-like operating systems to set and manage user disk quotas.

It allows system administrators to define limits on the amount of disk space a user or group can use on the file system.

The main purpose of edquota is to prevent users from consuming excessive disk resources and ensure fair distribution of disk space among multiple users.

With edquota, administrators can set quotas for individual users or groups, specifying the maximum number of inodes and/or the maximum amount of disk space allowed.

It also enables admins to assign soft and hard limits, where soft limits allow users to temporarily exceed their quotas, while hard limits enforce strict restrictions.

edquota provides a straightforward text-based interface with commands for creating and modifying quotas.

Administrators can configure quotas for both local and remote file systems, as well as specify grace periods for users to come into compliance with their quotas.

The tool supports various file system types, including ext2/3/4, XFS, and NFS.

edquota stores and manages quota information in dedicated files, such as quota.user and quota.group, which are typically located in the root directory of the file system.

Overall, edquota is an essential utility for managing disk quotas and maintaining a balanced utilization of disk space in Unix-like environments.